The Anthony family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us through this unimaginable tragedy. Thank you all for your prayers, letters, donations, and unwavering encouragement.

Today, we received the official news that the Collin County District Attorney has indicted our son — your nephew, your friend, your neighbor. This is a moment we hoped we would never face, yet one we’ve been preparing for throughout these long and painful months.

Through it all, you — our community — have been our strength.

Your support has reminded us that we are not alone. Your love has helped us stand in the face of heartbreak, threats, and misinformation. Now, as the legal process moves forward toward trial, we enter an even more intense phase — one that will demand everything from us emotionally, financially, and spiritually.

We are not here to try this case on social media. We are not interested in online arguments or judgment from those who do not know the full story. Karmelo will defend himself in a court of law — not in the court of public opinion.

Some may wonder what this fund is truly for, and we want to clarify with transparency and honesty.

These funds are being used to cover essential and urgent needs that have arisen as a result of this tragic situation, including but not limited to:

 • Safe relocation for our family after repeated threats and the public leaking of our address

 • Basic living expenses, as we’ve had to uproot our lives

 • Transportation to and from court proceedings

 • Trauma-informed counseling for our entire family

 • Enhanced security measures

 • And critically, retaining qualified legal counsel and a thorough, fair investigative team

While legal expenses are a significant part of this fund, they are only one part. Our family — a loving, God-fearing family — is simply seeking safety, justice, and peace in these trying times.

So today and until his trial date we humbly ask:

Please consider making another contribution to the fund for Karmelo.

Please continue to share it within your network.

Please stand with us — for truth, for justice, for our son.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Your prayers, your compassion, and your generosity have meant more than words can express.

With love, faith, and determination,

The Anthony Family